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Biblia Sacra vulgatae editionis in Five Folio

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Biblia Sacra vulgatae editionis in Five Folio
<B><I>Biblia Sacra vulgatae editionis</B></I></B></I><B> in Five Folio Volumes<BR>Illustrated with 105 Sumptuous Color Lithographs by Salvador Dalí</B></I><BR> <BR>[BIBLE IN LATIN]. DALÍ, Salvador (1904-1989). <I>Biblia Sacra vulgatae editionis</B></I>. Sixti V pont. max. iussu recognita et Clementis VIII auctoritate edita. imaginibus Salvatoris Dalí exornata. I [II, III, IV, V]. [Rome]: Sumptibus et typis Rizzoli editoris - Mediolani, 1967-1969. <BR><BR>Magni Luxus Edition, being one of 199 numbered copies (this number xxxix) on handmade paper (from a total edition of 1,677). Five folio volumes (19 x 14 inches; 485 x 365 mm.). Collates complete with 105 spectacular color lithographs by Salvador Dalí with captioned guards of handmade tissue. The lithographs are from original gouaches by Dalí, printed on thick handmade paper with Dalí's signature watermark, and are signed in the block. Laid in to the rear of Volume V is the original parchment bifolio authenticating this copy No. XXXIX as being from the Magni Luxus edition of 199 copies, and signed by the publisher.<BR> <BR>Original publisher's deluxe binding of full green crushed morocco, spines with raised bands, compartments with gilt and inlaid morocco floral designs in various colors, gilt lettering, gilt dentelles, pale green watered silk moire doublures and endliners, top edges gilt, others rough-trimmed, original green morocco and pale green watered silk moire slipcases. Minor rubbing and light wear to the spines and extremities, a few short tears or blemishes to the leather, else a wonderful example of Dalí's exquisite Bible, and a superb specimen of modern fine printing and binding. A magnificent production in near fine condition.<BR> <BR>R. Michler and L.W. Lopsinger, <I>Salvador Dalí, Catalogue Raisonne of Prints II, Lithographs and Wood Engravings 1956-1980</B></I>, New York, 1995, p. 180, no. 1600; A. Field, <I>The Official Catalog of the Graphic Works of Salvador Dalí</B></I>, New York, 1996, pp. 201-208, no. 3-12. (5)<B>Condition Report:</B> <BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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